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Indiana Extends Offer to High-Flying Guard Josh Lindsay: How Would He Fit?

As the 2025-2026 season is set to get underway in less than a week, Indiana isn’t losing focus of the long-term trajectory of its program. Getting into the mix for a prospect early can be the key in ultimately landing them down the road.

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IU basketball recruiting: No. 1 center in 2026 Arafan Diane sets commitment date

Class of 2026 center Arafan Diane will announce his college decision on Nov. 19. That is the final day of the early signing period. The 7-foot big man will choose from a group of finalists that includes Indiana, Houston, Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / October 29

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Multiple national outlets: IU football leads for former Penn State WR commit Lavar Keys

All three outlets that cover football recruiting — ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports — are singing from the same sheet: Indiana is the leader to flip former Penn State class of 2026 wide receiver commit Lavar Keys, national reporters from each have said this week.

Mike Locksley News / The Daily Hoosier / October 29

Watch: Maryland coach Mike Locksley previews Indiana – “Extremely good in all 3 phases”

Watch as Maryland head coach Mike Locksley previewed this weekend’s matchup against Indiana. No. 2 Indiana (8-0, 5-0) and Maryland (4-3, 1-3) kick at 3:30 p.m.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 29

A long time coming: IU football’s E.J. Williams passing career bests set five years ago

When E.J. Williams had his most productive college season, he was an 18-year-old catching passes from Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. Yeah, it’s been a minute.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 28

2026 wing Vaughn Karvala trending for IU basketball ahead of Nov. 1 announcement

Is Indiana about to land its second commit in the 2026 class? There are multiple predictions at national outlets indicating 2026 top-50 wing Vaughn Karvala will choose Indiana when he announces his college choice this Saturday.

Indiana Enters Race for Ohio State Decommit and Top Prospect Marcus Johnson

After losing out on both Taylen Kinney and Deron Rippey Jr. in the class of 2026, Indiana was seemingly at a loss for lead guard options to replace Conor Enright after the 2025-2026 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 28

Watch: IU football’s Kaelon Black and Devan Boykin — Maryland week

Watch as Indiana’s Kaelon Black and Devan Boykin met with the media on Tuesday in Bloomington ahead of their game this weekend at Maryland. No. 2 Indiana (8-0, 5-0) and Maryland (4-3, 1-3) kick at 3:30 p.m.

Fernando Mendoza News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 28

Heisman Trophy Favorite Fernando Mendoza Trying To Ignore Individual Hype

Indiana football has garnered more attention than ever the last two seasons, going 19-2 and rising to No. 2 in the nation. But for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, staying level-headed despite all the outside praise is key to his success.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 28

Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti on Mikail Kamara: 'Production Numbers Speak for Themselves'

Indiana football edge defender Mikail Kamara entered this season targeting 20 sacks, with a fallback option — the floor — being the program's sack record at 16.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 28

IU women’s basketball: Three takeaways from exhibition win over Missouri S&T

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana women’s basketball entered this season with as little certainty as the program’s had in a long time. IU overhauled much of its roster during the offseason, and the squad is very different from previous iterations as a result.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 28

Schedule set for 2025-26 IU basketball radio shows

The IU basketball coaches radio shows are set to return to the Indiana airwaves beginning next week. The Inside Indiana Basketball Radio Shows with Indiana head women’s basketball coach Teri Moren and Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries begin on Monday, Nov.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / October 28

Curt Cignetti has seen his impersonator — and he approves

If boyhood Curt Cignetti dressed up as his favorite football coach for Halloween, he probably would have been trying to imitate his father — Hall of Fame coach Frank Cignetti.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. From an Ole Miss quarterback to an Oregon defensive tackle, here are five players we're tracking.

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Pat Narduzzi, Pitt take chance on 2027 QB Kevin Verpaele

Miami lands four-star WR Milan Parris over Oregon, Oklahoma

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 27

Curt Cignetti Impersonator Receives Approval From Indiana Football Coach

Curt Cignetti has become the talk of college football, so much so that one Indiana fan has shown up to recent games dressed like the Hoosiers' coach. The impersonator has Cignetti's look down pat, from his red windbreaker to his headset, glasses, hairstyle, play sheet and serious demeanor.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 27

IU football: Curt Cignetti issues challenge to Mikail Kamara

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana defensive end Mikail Kamara wasn’t shy about the lofty goals he set this season. During fall camp, Kamara talked about aiming to set the IU single-season sack record, currently 16 (Greg Middleton, 2007).

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Paul Finebaum Has Strong Words For Curt Cignetti, Indiana

The Indiana Hoosiers are the talk of the town right now. Curt Cignetti has guided his boys through eight unbeaten games. They are now firmly in discussions for both the Big Ten championship and the College Football Playoff.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 27

Indiana vs Baylor: What We Learned About Each Hoosier Starter

Indiana escaped with a 76-74 victory over Baylor in an exhibition outing in Indianapolis on Sunday. Here’s what we learned about each starter – and forward Sam Alexis – in the contest.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25